Indio City Council Approves to Extend Data Center Moratorium Through 2027
The Indio City Council unanimously approved an urgency ordinance extending the citywide moratorium on data centers and similar high-intensity computing uses through Oct. 16, 2027. The pause follows concerns about water consumption, electrical demand, greenhouse gas emissions, noise and air quality while city staff review zoning codes and specific plans.
The Indio City Council unanimously approved an urgency ordinance extending the city’s moratorium on data centers and similar high-intensity computing uses through Oct. 16, 2027. The action follows an initial 45-day moratorium approved June 3 and a subsequent 90-day extension while city staff reviewed possible permanent restrictions.
City staff cited concerns about water consumption, electrical demand, greenhouse gas emissions, noise and air quality. City Attorney Steven Pacifico said staff is also reviewing Indio’s specific plans to ensure data centers are not listed as permitted or conditionally permitted uses, while exempting ordinary server rooms and facilities such as emergency communications and public safety operations.